Lec 2.4: Wire Selection

Question 1

FORCE: Light continuous

MATERIAL:
SHAPE:
DIAMETER:
SET UP:
ARCH FORM:
WIRE BENDING:

Answer 1

FORCE: Light continuous

MATERIAL: Low stiffness
SHAPE: Round
DIAMETER: Clearance
SET UP: Full bracketed
ARCH FORM: Not critical
WIRE BENDING: No loops/stops

Question 2

FORCE: Intermittent

MATERIAL:
SHAPE:
DIAMETER:
SET UP:
ARCH FORM:
WIRE BENDING:

Answer 2

FORCE: Intermittent

MATERIAL: High stiffness
SHAPE: Rectangular
DIAMETER: Fill the slot
SET UP: Large span 2x4
ARCH FORM: Critical
WIRE BENDING: With loops/stops